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Cermak Fresh Market

July 30, 2024 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ARE SUPPLIED WTIH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED HANDSOAP DURING INSPECTION.
code 10Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN PLASTIC INGREDIENT BINS IN THE REAR BAKERY PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN BAKERY WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR BAKERY PREP AREA. ISNTRUCTED THE PERSON I N CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON MULTIPLE PREP SURFACE AREAS IN REAR FRUIT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE BAKERY DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 47
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM INSIDE THE SECOND FLOOR LUNCH ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 15, 2023: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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